For kids
Back to School (ages 7 to 12)
Time for School/Kindergarten (ages 4 to 6)
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Small Press Fest
Browse work from independent creators, discover local publications, and make your own zines and cards! All ages welcome.
September 26
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Fall programs for children
Explore our exciting lineup of programs designed to inspire creativity, encourage exploration, and keep kids engaged all season long.
September to December
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Fall programs for young children
Join us to play, learn, and make memories together while helping your child build a lifelong love of reading and discovery.
September to December
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Culture Days
Celebrate Culture Days with hands-on paper crafting fun. Make thank-you cards, puzzle purses, infinity cards, and more using simple materials and your imagination. Everyone is welcome!
September 18 to October 3
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Family Storytime with Stay and Play
Enjoy fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play.
Fall Session (September 15 to October 31)
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Baby Time with Stay and Play
Fun-filled songs, rhymes, and fingerplays to use with your baby every day, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play.
Fall Session (September 15 to October 31)
100 books to read before kindergarten
Experts say children need to hear at least 1,000 stories before they start to read. Reading together helps develop language, imagination, and a love of learning. GVPL librarians have selected 100 picture books that entertain, educate, and inspire. Use this list to find engaging stories, build reading routines, and create meaningful learning moments with your children.
Yoto players and stories
Enjoy stories without screens. Yoto players and story cards make it easy for kids to listen, follow along, and imagine. Borrow just the story cards from our catalogue, or request a Yoto player at any branch.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
BC Summer Reading Club
BC Summer Reading Club is a self-paced service that encourages kids 14 years old and younger to read throughout the summer. Every summer (June to September) thousands of kids join to build literacy and win prizes!
Family Picks To-Go Kit
Spend time together with a themed kit filled with books to help you explore topics as a family. Some are about hobbies like gardening or camping. Others are about heavier topics like coping with the death of a loved one.
Library Techplay toys
TechPlay educational toys introduce children to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through fun, hands-on learning experiences. Whether designing a new circuit or coding a game, TechPlay empowers children to become active creators in the digital world, preparing them for the future.
